Free ETA Circle Houston meetup (business buyer-only). Mon August 24. Register at redacted Our August speaker, Gabriel Cruz Avilla, has experienced the full business acquisition lifecycle, from searching and buying to operating and ultimately selling a company, all within the past three years. Gabriel began his search with a strong sense of urgency and a clear goal of becoming a business owner. Within just one month, he was under LOI with the company he would go on to acquire. After operating the business for nearly two years, he determined that ownership was not the right long-term path for him and decided to sell the company. Gabriel will share an honest look at the decisions he made, the challenges he encountered, and the lessons he learned throughout the process. Definitely listen to his interview with @redacted‌ on Acquiring Minds that airs on August 3, 2026. Key Topics: • The importance of maintaining urgency during the search process • The grit required to operate a business and why ownership is not passive • What to expect during the business sale process • What he would do differently if he were starting again on Day 1 5pm start. Monday August 24, 2026. Register: redacted. Event location to be emailed. Please contact redacted if you do not receive the location. *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for business buyers. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance. Walk-ups not allowed. *** Special thanks to our event sponsor: ^redacted‌ leads First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration team. They have quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients. About the Founder: ^redacted‌ is business buyer at Gulf Bright Partners who acquired a company in 2024 which he continues to operate. He founded ETA Circle (redacted in 2023 to support the acquisition entrepreneur community.